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REFER TO USE AND CARE MANUAL FOR DONNING AND DOFFING
INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES.
LOT NUMBER: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DATE OF MFG: XX / XX
LOCATION OF MFG:
XXX
NSN:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
CONTRACT #:DAAN02-98-D-5006
b. SAPI. The SAPI Labels shall contain the following:
(1) Orientation labels. Permanent labels or markings shall be placed on the back-face of the SAPI clearly displaying
the “TOP” orientation. Orientation marking will be approximately 1.25 inches from its respective edge. A
permanent label or marking shall be centered on the front of the armor insert, 4.5 inches from the top clearly
displaying “STRIKE FACE.” All characters will be 0.50 inches high.
(2) Performance labels. A permanent label or marking shall be placed on the back-face clearly displaying “7.62 mm
M-80 Ball Protection” in characters 0.25 inches high. The marking will be displayed on the center of the plate
approximately 3.0 inches from the top edge.
(3) Complete SAPI markings. The manufacturer’s code number, contract number, lot number, serial number, date of
manufacturer as well as the nomenclature and federal stock number shall be permanently and legibly marked on
the mid-center back face (approximately 5.0 inches from the bottom edge) in characters 0.125 inches minimum.
The letters “U.S.” shall be applied approximately 0.5 inches above the identification markings and centered on
the plate in characters 1.0 inches high. The size identification of the insert shall be clearly displayed centered on
the front surface 3.0 inches below the top edge in all capital characters 0.50 inches high (i.e., SIZE MEDIUM).
The words “HANDLE WITH CARE” shall be printed in characters 0.50 inches high at approximately 2.0 inches
below the marking “STRIKE FACE” and centered on the front face surface. All marking shall conform to type IV,
class 9 of DDD-L-20. The fastness for the class 9 label shall be as specified for class 5 labels.
Sample Label:
25-9. WORKMANSHIP
Personnel skilled in the particular trade applicable to their duties will do repair and cleaning. Patches will be tightly sewn or
applied and all re-seaming will be secure and free of loose or broken threads. Hardware will work properly and be securely
and properly attached. The finished item will be complete, clean, well repaired, free from all defects affecting its serviceability
and appearance.
25-10. INSPECTION
After complete repair, inspect each item and its components to determine if they meet the criteria in Chapter 1 listed under
Classification Code B. (Army) The inspection or quality control element is responsible for preventing return of sub-standard
product to supply channels. (Marine Corps) After repairs are made, inspect the article per the Technical Manual.
